Shanah Tovah 🍎🍯✨ Wishing you a sweet Jewish New Year.

Come fly with us! #NewT1Gala ✈️ SAN’s New Terminal One opens on September 23rd, providing travelers with a truly exceptional experience. Congratulations to all involved, including the thousands of Union workers! Thank you to my friend Airport Authority Board Member Rafael Perez for the invitation.

The La Mesa Safety Fair happening TODAY at the La Mesa Police Department. 🚔🚒

Never Forget.

At the Scoop News Group AI & Tech for Government conference this morning. 👩🏽‍💻 Spoke on the “Innovating in a Budget” panel about the City of La Mesa’s Culture of Yes, data dashboard partnership with @sandagregion, & my experience on the AI Ad Hoc Subcommittee for San Diego County.

Hope everyone has enjoyed their Labor Day weekend, courtesy of labor unions & their members! ✊🏽

Calling La Mesa area youth! Auditions for Peter Pan Junior Theater’s production of “Lil’ Abner” are happening this week at La Mesa Arts Academy. Learn more at PPJT.org. #auditions #communitytheater

Laborpalooza: Cowpoke Boots, Union Roots 👷🏽‍♀️🧑🏾‍🏫👩🏼‍⚕️ Had a great time at the @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social annual celebration of Union Solidarity. Thanks to @ibew569.bsky.social for hosting me! & yes, all of us from East County & North Inland already owned these outfits.

In one week I’m turning 27 — another year I once didn’t think I’d reach — and I’m raising funds to make sure every queer teen knows they have a future worth fighting for. Please join me! 🌈 Recall Trustee Eckert secure.numero.ai/contribute/l... 💜 Support the Center donate.thecentersd.org/Cazares27

Tagged along with Lieutenant Travis Higgins for National Night Out on Laport St. & Cowles Mountain Blvd. last night! 🚔🏡 Grateful for a community that connects with one another and builds trust with those who serve La Mesa. These are the moments that make our city stronger. #NationalNightOut #LMPD

Join us for a ‘Dive-In’ showing of Disney’s The Princess & the Frog at the municipal pool this evening! #LaMesaEvents

07.22.2025 Council Agenda Overview 🌱 View the entire Agenda at bit.ly/LMCC07222025 #LaMesaCityCouncil

Congratulations County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre! Former La Mesa City Councilmembers Jack Shu & Colin Parent joined me and many community leaders to celebrate her official swearing in this morning.

People Power: Rebuilding Democratic Strength happening at 2:00 PM today at Spacebar La Mesa ✊🏽💙

Happy Pride, San Diego County! 🌈 La Mesa’s Chief of Police Ray Sweeney & Lieutenant Katy Lynch were out celebrating this morning.

It’s time to take back our school board. Visit recalleckert.com to get involved. ✏️📚🍎

In remembrance of Lemon Grove Councilmember Steve Faiai and his dedication to service and mentorship of the youth of La Mesa & Lemon Grove.

Happy Fourth of July, La Mesa. Please celebrate responsibly. 🇺🇸🦅

This week I gave the keynote address at the LGBT Center’s Young Professionals Council graduation. 🌈🎓 As a queer young professional myself, I spoke about rejecting the systems that were never built for us—and instead embracing lives rooted in authenticity, joy, and our own definitions of success.

Yesterday I got to celebrate Maggie Sleeper, outgoing Chief of Staff to Supervisor Joel Anderson, as she leaves for an opportunity in the private sector. I have known Maggie for my entire career — both of us got our start in the Anderson Internship Program. Thank you for your service, Maggie!

06.24.2025 Council Agenda Overview 🌱 View the entire Agenda at bit.ly/LMCC06242025 #LaMesaCityCouncil

Today makes 160 years since the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation was founded in 2022 and hosts educational events each year serving La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley! Congrats on a successful pancake breakfast this morning.

Newsom had previously requested the administration return thousands of National Guard troops to his command.

In remembrance of former La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid and his legacy of public service.

This morning we raised the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at La Mesa City Hall for the 5th year in a row. Raising the Pride flag each year renews our promise: hate has no place in La Mesa — not in our policies, our streets, or our future. 🏳️‍🌈

The literal FEMA Director not knowing there's a hurricane season oddly fits with the whole "queers cause hurricanes" evangelical nonsense. They probably hired him fully expecting to prevent hurricanes by purging LGBTQ folks from the federal government.

My statement regarding the ICE raid in the City of San Diego.

Today, we pause to remember and honor all the brave service members who gave their lives in battle or as a result of injuries and illnesses sustained in the line of duty. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #LaMesa

My statement on the horrifying act of anti-Jewish hatred in Washington, D.C.

🥂🌈 This morning I had the pleasure of attending the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social’s San Diego Champagne Brunch and connecting with Andres Bendeck from the City of La Mesa’s Community Development team.

Big News: After nearly three wonderful years, this week I concluded my time as a Policy Advisor at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read my full announcement on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/lauren...

My childhood dog, Lucy, turned 18 today! Our family is so fortunate. 🎉🐾

The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.

Had an unplanned power outage at my complex and surrounding area of Northwest La Mesa start at 11:26pm and @sdge.bsky.social has already restored power! Thanks to their hardworking crews for their rapid response. ⚡️

La Mesa City Council is in the house standing against the irresponsible & targeted cuts to teachers and staff by the Grossmont Union High School District Board Majority. OUR STUDENTS DESERVE BETTER! #SaveGUHSD

I wear denim today for the many survivors I know and the countless others I don’t. On #DenimDay2025, we rise together to say: there is never an invitation to rape or assault anyone. Learn more about the sexual violence prevention campaign at denimday.org. 👖

Easter Blessings to all who celebrate! 🐣💐🐰

Happy Passover to all who are celebrating today and through the week! 🕍

¡Sí se puede! Honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy of justice, dignity, and resilience.

Quote of the day: “I’m not worried about that yet. I’m worried about other things.” Yep, it’s time for a vacation. I’m OOO now through Monday evening. 🌴🧘🏽‍♀️⛳️

I’m honored to be named the 2025 San Diego County Young Democrats Trailblazer Award recipient. ✨ Thank you SDCYD and to everyone who’s been in my corner. Let’s keep breaking barriers and pushing forward… the next generation is counting on us. 🫏💙 #Demmys2025

East County Residents: WE NEED YOU TOMORROW NIGHT! The GUHSD board has proposed eliminating ALL CREDENTIALED LIBRARIANS IN THE DISTRICT. 📚👩🏽‍🏫 This is extremely concerning and will provide zero benefit to the district and students. Save the librarians, save the libraries!

Interested in the renovation of the La Mesita Skate Park?! Come to the concept design meeting on March 6th!

Lovely evening celebrating the 113th East County Awards Gala with the East County Chamber of Commerce! Congratulations to all of the nominees and awardees - thank you for your service to East County!

Happy 113th Birthday to the Jewel of the Hills! #LaMesa

Play ball! 🥎 I had a wonderful time celebrating Opening Day for the Navajo Girls Fastpitch Softball League on Saturday. This year the league has grown to 450 players from La Mesa, San Diego, & surrounding areas.

Happy Hour with my fellow YIMBY California city councilmembers 🏡🏢🏗️ @cayimby.bsky.social

Wishing all La Mesans a very prosperous year ahead! 🧧🐍

The personal is political. Today, I’m honored to be focused on officiating a queer wedding - celebrating true love & preserving the legal rights of this couple. Community care has never been more important.

May his legacy continue to guide us. Have a safe holiday, La Mesa! #MLKDay